Overview
Litton Systems Inc Encoder Div operates a cooling tower in Chatsworth, California. The facility supports air conditioning and manufacturing processes in the Los Angeles area.
Litton Systems Inc Encoder Div is a cooling tower facility located at 9168 De Soto Avenue in Chatsworth, California, within Los Angeles County. The plant serves the air conditioning and industrial cooling needs of the encoder manufacturing operations, classified under NAICS 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing). As a cooling tower facility in California, it operates under state and federal regulations that align with ASHRAE 15 safety standards for refrigeration systems. The facility's location in a region with a Mediterranean climate means cooling towers are essential for year-round temperature control. Typical cooling towers in this area use evaporative cooling, which requires water management and treatment to maintain efficiency and prevent legionella growth. The facility contributes to the operational reliability of industrial processes in Chatsworth. Its role in maintaining controlled temperatures supports local manufacturing and employment. The environmental context includes water consumption and potential refrigerant use, which are managed under California's strict environmental regulations.
Environmental context
Cooling towers in Southern California face water scarcity challenges, making water efficiency a key environmental factor. Evaporative cooling systems consume significant water, and operators must balance cooling needs with conservation. Refrigerant management is also critical, as leaks of high-GWP refrigerants can contribute to climate change. Compliance with the Kigali Amendment and EU F-Gas Regulation principles, though not directly applicable, reflects global best practices for refrigerant phase-down.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 9168 De Soto Avenue, Chatsworth, California 91311, in Los Angeles County.
It operates a cooling tower, which is used for heat rejection in air conditioning and industrial processes.
The NAICS code is 333415, which covers air-conditioning and warm air heating equipment and commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing.
Cooling towers in California must comply with ASHRAE 15 safety standards, state water efficiency requirements, and refrigerant management rules under the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol mandates a phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are common refrigerants. U.S. facilities must transition to lower-GWP alternatives over time.
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